Mafia

2. Luxurious, reflecting the wealth acquired through nefarious means.
3. An illicitly trafficked spirit often found in speakeasies.
4. A clandestine society involved in organized crime.
6. Items or information that can incriminate those involved in crimes.
9. Ostentatiously stylish, often to impress or intimidate.
11. Found guilty in court, typically for involvement in organized crime.(to be)
14. The era of outlawing alcohol, sparking underground trade and crime.
19. An interconnected group of individuals working in covert operations. (2 words)
20. Consequently.
22. A drink.
23. A patriarch who balances domestic life with secret criminal dealings. (2 words)
24. Could be what’s left after the division of illicit spoils or the downfall of a syndicate.

1. Showing generosity (sometimes as a facade for illicit operations!).
5. A bounty or payoff for services rendered or information provided.
7. Banned by law, often leading to black-market activities.
8. A band of criminals working together in illegal activities.
10. The illicit production and distribution of forbidden goods, often alcohol.
12. Actively engaged in illicit schemes or operations (… in).
13. A person declared guilty of engaging in criminal enterprises.
15. Notorious for participating in or leading criminal activities.
16. Property dealings, sometimes used to launder money from illegal activities. (2 words)
17. To secretly transport goods to avoid detection and tariffs.
18. To risk significant sums in high-stakes ventures.
21. Hidden establishments selling forbidden alcohol during Prohibition.